The international superstar was the most awarded female artist of the night, taking home a total of six trophies.

Miami, Fl – April 29, 2011 – In the midst of her successful world tour, Sale el Sol, Shakira became the most awarded female artist at the Billboard Latin Music Awards, which took place yesterday night in Miami.

With 13 nominations this year, Shakira earned six awards in the following categories: Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year Female, Latin Pop Airplay Artist of the Year, Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female, and Latin Digital Album of the year for sales of her album Sale el Sol. Her 2010 mega hit “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” earned an award as Latin Digital Download of the Year, and Shakira’s philanthropic work was recognized with the Social 50 Latin Artist of the Year award.

The artist, who could not attend the ceremony, due to her current tour in Europe and the Middle East, said “I would like to thank Billboard for the awards that I’ve won. From Abu Dabi, where I am currently on tour I received with great joy the news that came from Miami yesterday. Thanks to everyone that listens to my music, love you all!”

Shakira recently released “Rabiosa”, third single from her hit album Sale el Sol, which features rap sensation Pitbull in the English version, and Dominican artist El Cata in the Spanish version.